Name: Lauren W School:Santa Fe Junior High Position: 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Department Head, Team Leader
I love trying new things to get my students engaged. It's fun to see their creativity and to let them see mine. Seventh graders are always so honest, so I know when what I've done doesn't measure up. They keep me laughing and on my toes! My favorite moments are when I finally find something to motivate the student(s) who never seem to respond to any other activities and watching those students become interested and create something great.
My Favorite Things
Movies & Television Shows
The Princess Bride - I can quote the entire movie! (The book is pretty good, too.)
The Big Bang Theory - Smartest and funniest show on T.V.
Cash Cab - Who wouldn't love a game show that takes place in a taxi in New York City?
Books
Anything by C. S. Lewis - fiction or non-fiction
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Food
Strawberry Shortcake (Fresh strawberries only! No fake strawberry syrup allowed!)
Chips and Salsa (Not chunky picante sauce! The real thing!)
Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk
Italian Cream Cake
My dad's grilled chicken and mashed potatoes
Fruit (Pretty much any kind)
Bulgaria Cherry Tree Outside My Apartment
Places to Travel or Places I've Been but Want Explore Even More
Bulgaria (I miss it so much!)
Greece
England
France
Washington, D. C. (I've been there a lot, but still feel like I haven't seen it all.)
Table of Contents
Random Ramblings
Introduction
Name: Lauren W
School: Santa Fe Junior High
Position: 7th Grade Language Arts Teacher, Department Head, Team Leader
I love trying new things to get my students engaged. It's fun to see their creativity and to let them see mine. Seventh graders are always so honest, so I know when what I've done doesn't measure up. They keep me laughing and on my toes! My favorite moments are when I finally find something to motivate the student(s) who never seem to respond to any other activities and watching those students become interested and create something great.
My Favorite Things
Movies & Television Shows
Books
Food
Places to Travel or Places I've Been but Want Explore Even More
Burning Questions
Web 2.0 Stuff
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